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Women's Diagnostic Center

Offering a New Kind of Extraordinary Care for Women

For women, mammograms are just part of, well, being a woman. But the very test that can save lives is often the source of stress and anxiety. "What if my mammogram comes back positive?" "How can I wait for my test results?" Now, imagine an experience where these apprehensions can often be relieved with a single visit.

At the Women's Diagnostic Center of St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, same-day digital mammography results are available, and read by dedicated radiologists. The Center is also supported by an experienced nurse navigator to help patients receive the proper care. It is also possible to receive same-day biopsy results as well.

The dedicated radiologists perform breast biopsies, interpret mammograms, complete breast ultrasounds, and are available for personalized consultations about breast health. The comfortable, home-like center also features a resource library with Internet access and is staffed by a dedicated nurse practitioner so women have access to information to better manage their health.

Women can also take comfort in knowing the Center offers some of the most advanced diagnostic technology and services, including:

Screening & Diagnostic Digital Mammography

Breast MRI

Breast Ultrasound

Non-surgical Breast Biopsy

Bone Density Testing

An outstanding staff that includes an experienced mammography supervisor, and nurse practitioner who are both certified, breast health navigators.